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James Finck stands beside a historical marker which tells of the 1832 rendezvous at Pierre’s Hole in the Teton Mountain Range. Located near present-day Driggs, Idaho, the historic site was a central point for mountain men, traders, and Native Americans of the American frontier. James Finck, Ph.D. | For Southwest Ledger

James Finck stands beside a historical marker which tells of the 1832 rendezvous at Pierre’s Hole in the Teton Mountain Range. Located near present-day Driggs, Idaho, the historic site was a central point for mountain men, traders, and Native Americans of the American frontier. James Finck, Ph.D. | For Southwest Ledger

Historic Travels: Pierre’s Hole, Idaho

James Finck, Ph.d.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
One of my favorite periods in history is the golden age of the mountain man. It’s what I want to be when I grow up, but I’m afraid my wife won’t let me.
Constitution 101: The Coinage Clause

Constitution 101: The Coinage Clause

Constitution 101: The Coinage Clause

James Finck, Ph.d.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
In a 2023 Saturday Night Live sketch, George Washington, played by comedian Nate Bargatze, tries to motivate his troops during a desperate moment in the Revolutionary War.Washington told them they were fighting for a country of their own, a nation where they would choose their own laws, their own...
Under The Dome

Under The Dome

Under The Dome

M. Scott Carter
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Oklahoma’s local, county and state government – like every local, county and state government – needs revenue to function.Based primarily on taxes and fees, government does things like fund education, work to make sure residents are safe and secure, and provide things such as dams, bridges and...
Under The Dome

Under The Dome

Under The Dome

M. Scott Carter
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
It’s no secret that Oklahoma has a long and colorful history.Since long before our state’s birth, the storytellers gathered around the campfire and spent hours telling the rest of us about our past and the possibilities for our future.That idea always impressed me.And it’s time to refocus our...
England v. Argentina: More than a futbol rivalry

England v. Argentina: More than a futbol rivalry

England v. Argentina: More than a futbol rivalry

James Finck, Ph.d.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
I, like probably many of you, have been swept up by the World Cup.For someone who knows little about soccer or futbol, I have still enjoyed many of the games, though I must admit I still have no idea what constitutes a penalty at times.As much as I have enjoyed the matches, I have also enjoyed...
Under The Dome

Under The Dome

Under The Dome

M. Scott Carter
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Oklahomans never have to wait long for summer to arrive.Experts will tell you that Sooner State residents can expect between 235 to 300 days of sun per year.
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